GRE Word List
ENGAGED
employed; busy; betrothed; involved in conflict
The meaning of the word engaged is employed; busy; betrothed; involved in conflict.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intrepid | fearless |
| contortions | twistings; distortions; V. contort: twist violently out of shape; CF. contortionist |
| nether | lower; Ex. nether garments/regions |
| connubial | pertaining to marriage or the matrimonial state |
| idolatry | worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous |
| prune | cut away; trim |
| innuendo | indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo |
| patrimony | property inherited from a father |
| cipher | nonentity; worthless person or thing; zero; secret code; V. |
| gerontocracy | government ruled by old people |